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More Bosses Disconnecting From Work on Vacation
Published July 05, 2012
More executives than ever are completely disconnecting from the office when they go on vacation, new research shows.
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Where Unemployment Is Most Deadly
Published July 02, 2012
Unemployed workers in the United States have a greater risk of death than some of their foreign peers, according to new research.
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Co-Worker Competition Similar to Sibling Rivalry
Published June 28, 2012
Few people get the competitive juices flowing more than co-workers, according to a new study. The survey from Fitness Magazine and Yahoo! Shine revealed 43 percent of men and women are most likely to compete with their colleagues, trailing only friends and siblings.
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JOBS Act Hasn't Led to More IPO Action
Published June 25, 2012
While many people thought the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act would increase the chances that business owners would raise capital through an IPO, a survey from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management found that just 1 percent said it had increased their likelihood of doing so or accelerated plans they already had in place.
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Tech Knowledge Gap Hinders Mobile Marketers
Published June 25, 2012
A lack of technology understanding is keeping marketers from connecting with today's mobile shoppers, according to a new study.
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Employees Motivated By Rewards, Not Penalties
Published June 22, 2012
The carrot, not the stick, is what that drives productivity in the workplace, according to new research.
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Ten Reasons to Hire a Veteran
Published June 13, 2012
Hiring military veterans is good for business, according to a new study. Conducted by the Washington think tank Center for a New American Security, the study uncovers why companies hire veterans and the challenges they face in doing so.
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Monetary Benefits Play Increasing Role in Luring Workers
Published June 13, 2012
The 2012 Workplace Benefits Report found that nine out of 10 employers believe that financial benefits — which include 401(k) plans, health savings accounts (HSA) and financial advice and education — are equally or more important to potential hires today than five years ago, with half believing such benefits are more important than ever.
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Got a Business Idea? Good, Now Get Out of the Way
Published June 12, 2012
While good ideas often are the result of a group effort, new research shows having strong ties to a business idea can make that necessary collaboration problematic.
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Employees Say 'Summer Fridays' Make Them Work Harder
Published May 24, 2012
The survey of more than 1,200 employed adults found that workers believe being afforded "Summer Fridays" – which may entail having the day off or simply shortening it – would make them better workers the rest of the week.
